Showing posts with label Rajiv Thakur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rajiv Thakur. Show all posts
I don't have much knowledge about the IC 814 controversy-Rajiv Thakur
7:57 AM
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 4, 2024)
Actor-comedian Rajiv Thakur left viewers surprised with his recent role of the antagonist, named Chief, in filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. While the web series gave him a chance to break out of his image as a comic, the raging controversy might just overshadow it all.
The series has been hit with allegations of distortion of facts about the real identities of the hijackers and has drawn criticism for naming the two terrorists Bhola and Shankar, instead of using their real names, while the other three are referred to as Chief, Doctor and Burger.
Thakur admits that he didn’t get much time to prepare for his role and doesn’t “have much knowledge about the controversy”: “It was such a big show and I should have done some prep. When I met the other actors who played the hijackers, they had read books. I am thankful that Anubhav Sinha sir, the associate director and the writers explained my character to me. In the series, I was only associated with Vijay Varma (actor) and (the character) Doctor.”
Thakur, 40, who played the mastermind behind the 1999 hijacking, is certain that his work will be noticed: “When someone does good work, it can’t be buried. I’ve got such good reactions for my role. My friends and Insta followers are sending me messages. Some said I was unrecognizable.”
Netflix changes disclaimer
After a meeting with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the streaming platform issued a statement. “For the benefit of audiences unfamiliar with the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, the opening disclaimer has been updated to include the real and code names of the hijackers. The code names in the series reflect those used during the actual event. India has a rich culture of storytelling — and we are committed to showcasing these stories and their authentic representation,” said Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content at Netflix India.
Daler Mehndi to perform at Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath’s reception in Amritsar tonight
7:19 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (December 14, 2018)
Kapil Sharma tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar on Wednesday. The couple had two ceremonies — a Hindu as well as a Sikh wedding. Singer Gurdaas Maan, who Kapil has always looked up to, specially performed for him at the wedding, which was attended by close family and friends. Comedians Krushna Abhishek, Bharti Singh, Sumona Chakravarti, Sudesh Lehri and Rajiv Thakur were also part of Kapil’s big day.The newly-weds will host a reception on Friday in Amritsar, where singer Daler Mehndi will reportedly be performing. For his friends from the industry, Kapil will host another reception in Mumbai on December 24.
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